Albums Of The Year So Far 2025 (UK)

From the anthemic returns of beloved trailblazers to the arrival of future headliners, these are the records that have defined our year to date. Carefully selected by Rough Trade staff, this is our mid-year roundup of the 33 albums you simply need to hear. Each release a meaningful snapshot of where we’ve been—and a signpost for where we’re headed.

Discover your next obsession. Revisit a future classic. This is the sound of 2025, so far.